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Thanks for all your good advice, it’s nice to be able to kick around some ideas in such an experienced group.
Diesel, mmm. I’m not a mechanic myself so I figured at least stay with the same fuel type to give myself a chance to understand what I’m doing. Like @Elbert suggested, I’d also want to benefit from what people have already proven to work. More reliable result in the end. Isn’t that Toyota’s philosophy as well, stick with what is proven and producmost reliable car?
So far this discussion has established that my driveline will increase in length by about 90-100mm if I replace the 3F / H55 by an LS / 4L60 / TC adapter. This is good news because I’ll have another 60 or so mm before hitting the aux tank. Looks like it can stay where it is.
Been comparing AA and Marks adapters, seem very similar designs, but Marks’ look abt 80% dearer than AA’s after conversion from US to AU $ :-/ . Might be better to import one!
Engine wise I really like the GM 5.3 and the many successful swaps that have been done with it. Getting one from BDturnkey or similar would give great piece of mind cause you know what you’re getting. Apart from shops that specialise in performance upgrades (we like our burnouts here!) I haven’t yet found something equivalent to BD here in Oz. Importing one could be an option as the lower prices in the US (abundance) could offset the extra cost of importation.
The other option could be finding a totalled donor vehicle here that has a Holden GM engine / trans package that could be used. Saw a L77 / 6L80 offered for abt US$5,000; not sure if that is a good deal having clocked 215,000 kms, possibly needing reconditioning etc.
Diesel, mmm. I’m not a mechanic myself so I figured at least stay with the same fuel type to give myself a chance to understand what I’m doing. Like @Elbert suggested, I’d also want to benefit from what people have already proven to work. More reliable result in the end. Isn’t that Toyota’s philosophy as well, stick with what is proven and producmost reliable car?
So far this discussion has established that my driveline will increase in length by about 90-100mm if I replace the 3F / H55 by an LS / 4L60 / TC adapter. This is good news because I’ll have another 60 or so mm before hitting the aux tank. Looks like it can stay where it is.
Been comparing AA and Marks adapters, seem very similar designs, but Marks’ look abt 80% dearer than AA’s after conversion from US to AU $ :-/ . Might be better to import one!
Engine wise I really like the GM 5.3 and the many successful swaps that have been done with it. Getting one from BDturnkey or similar would give great piece of mind cause you know what you’re getting. Apart from shops that specialise in performance upgrades (we like our burnouts here!) I haven’t yet found something equivalent to BD here in Oz. Importing one could be an option as the lower prices in the US (abundance) could offset the extra cost of importation.
The other option could be finding a totalled donor vehicle here that has a Holden GM engine / trans package that could be used. Saw a L77 / 6L80 offered for abt US$5,000; not sure if that is a good deal having clocked 215,000 kms, possibly needing reconditioning etc.